Nanaimo Campus

Vocational and trades programs 2024-2025

Dates and deadlines

  • Dates may vary for graduate programs, International students, and activities at regional campuses.
  • For the application deadlines for specific programs check the specific program page in the Calendar.
  • For graduate program start dates, end dates, and other deadlines please consult the specific program page in the Calendar or the individual program's web page.

Vocational and trades programs 2024

Note: Tuition fees are due in full before the start of all vocational and trades programs.   

DateDayDescription
July 12FridayRecommended deadline to apply for student loan funding for Fall Semester classes.
August 5MondayBC Day; University closed.
September 2MondayLabour Day; University closed.
September 3TuesdayFirst day of classes for most Vocational and Trades programs.
September 30MondayNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation; University closed.
October 1TuesdayFirst day to submit applications for Vocational and Trades programs beginning September 2025.
October 14MondayThanksgiving Day; University closed.
October 18FridayRecommended deadline to apply for student loan funding for Spring Semester classes.
October 30WednesdayDeadline to complete and submit online Scholarship, Award, and Bursary Profile.
November 11MondayRemembrance Day; University closed.
December 20FridayLast day of classes for most Vocational and Trades programs.
Dec 23-Jan 1Monday-WednesdaySeasonal closure; University closed.

Vocational and trades programs 2025

DateDayDescription
January 1WednesdayNew Year’s Day; University closed.
January 6MondayFirst day back for most Vocational and Trades programs.
February 17MondayFamily Day; University closed.
March 30SundayDeadline to complete and submit online Scholarship, Award, and Bursary Profile.
April 18-21Friday-MondayGood Friday/Easter Monday; University closed.
May 19MondayVictoria Day; University closed.
June 9-13Monday-FridayGraduation Convocation ceremonies.
June 20FridayLast day to withdraw from most 10-month Vocational and Trades Programs that started September 2024.
June 20FridayLast day for most 10-month full-time Vocational and Trades programs that started September 2024.
July 11FridayRecommended deadline to apply for student loan funding for Fall programs.